Founded in 1961 by interior designer Christiane Gautrot, painter Desmond Knox-Leet, and theater director Yves Coueslant, Diptyque began as an eclectic home accessories store. Catering to an international clientele with sophisticated tastes, Diptyque sold one-of-a-kind fabrics, chic furniture, and accent pieces in its shop at 34 Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris. Today, the label is best known for its richly scented home candles, eaux de toilette, bath products, and more.